Jason Jones

19 hours ago | sunderlandecho.com | Jason Jones

Chris Rigg has emerged as a transfer target for Italian outfit Lazio in recent daysI don’t remember specifically what I was doing the summer after I turned 18. There was probably a lot of wandering around twiddling my thumbs, killing time, waiting for something to happen. But whatever it was, I do know this - I wasn’t getting myself ready to line up for Sunderland in the Premier League. Of course, nor were you. Nor were the vast, overwhelming majority of folk.

23 hours ago | sunderlandecho.com | Jason Jones

Sunderland have been linked with a whole host of players already this summerIt has been a frantic start to the summer transfer window for Sunderland. While actual business has been limited to the permanent signing of Enzo Le Fée, as well as the exits of Jobe Bellingham and Tommy Watson, there has been a seemingly endless stream of speculation and rumour to sift through. In that regard, the quality of talent linked to the Stadium of Light in recent weeks has varied considerably.

1 day ago | sunderlandecho.com | Jason Jones

All of the latest Sunderland-related transfer news and speculationSunderland look set to miss out on the signing of Wolves midfielder Tommy Doyle this summer, with Birmingham City closing in on a loan deal for the player, according to reports. The Black Cats have been linked with a swoop for the Manchester City academy graduate for some time now, with initial speculation stretching all the way back to the January transfer window.

1 day ago | sunderlandecho.com | Jason Jones

Sunderland will not participate in the first round of the Carabao Cup this seasonThe draw for the first round of this season’s Carabao Cup has been made, with Sunderland yet to enter the competition. The Black Cats’ promotion last month means that they will not be required to participate in the earliest stages of the tournament, which was won by local rivals Newcastle United last term.

1 day ago | sunderlandecho.com | Jason Jones

Sunderland are understood to be pursuing a deal for OGC Nice goalkeeper Marcin BulkaRenowned transfer insider Fabrizio Romano has claimed that Sunderland have a “real chance” of finalising a deal to sign OGC Nice goalkeeper Marcin Bulka over the coming days. The Black Cats have been linked with a move for the Poland international, with Romano himself stating that the club were in “active talks” to lure him to the Stadium of Light this summer.